Top left Frames, centrecase and lower stringers fitted.

Top right Stringers on, bottom panel on, seat front panels in and the topsides being fitted.

Middle left top Scribing the forward chime panel to the topsides and bottom panels is a fiddly job.

Middle right top Unusually beamy, she's still very slippery underneath. Here I am bevelling off the forward bulkhead to take the side and bottom panels.

Middle left bottom Scribing the seat panels.

Middle right bottom The boat's huge interior is evident with the seats loose fitted; the spaces under the seats and foredeck are all sealed to provide buoyancy, but can be accessed through ports.

Bottom left Trying Truant for leg space. There is a lot of space for an 11ft 6in boat.

Bottom right Yes, she could be used as a cruiser! A filler piece to cover the foot well would make a very large flat area.

To see pictures of Truant sailing, visit: "Truant's First Splash"

 For more details please contact John Welsford at: jwboatdesigns@xtra.co.nz